Sun's solar maximum: coronal mass ejections

(Beyond the Obvious) The Sun is about to do something it hasn't done in 12,000 years

(Flash Discovery) Apollo astronaut finally admits the truth: why we stopped going to the Moon

Epic Rap Battle Tour (live in Hollywood)

ERB TOUR 2025 WORLD TOUR

What is history? Who knows? Who has time to read? If only there were a way to learn about historical figures and events of significance through music and rap lyrics, like Hamilton, but with wit, humor, and bravado galore. If only. There are Epic Rap Battles on YouTube that concern themselves with history. Imagine seeing the battle LIVE.

Tickets on sale now. Thursday, June 12th, 2025: LIVE in West Hollywood, Los Angeles @ THE ROXY 9009 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. erbofhistory.com

WORLD TOUR DATES

• Thursday, June 19, CARDIFF @ CLWB IFOR BACH 11 Womanby Street, Cardiff
• Saturday, June 21, LONDON @ DINGWALLS 11 Camden Lock Pl, London
• Monday, June 23, PARIS @ POINT EPHEMERE 200 Quai de Valmy, Paris
• Wednesday, June 25, ANTWERP @ KAVKA ZAPPA August Leyweg 6, Antwerp
• Friday, June 27 EINDHOVEN @ EFFENAAR Poppodium Effenaar, Eindhoven
• Sunday, June 29 COLOGNE @ MTC CLUB Zülpicher Str. 10, Cologne
• Tuesday, July 1 BERLIN @ PRIVATCLUB Skalitzer Str. 85-86, Berlin
• Thursday, July 3 HAMBURG @ LOGO Grindelallee 5, Hamburg
• Saturday, July 5 AMSTERDAM @ BOOM CHICAGO Rozengracht 117, Amsterdam
• ERBofHistory.com, 2025; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly

Underground 420 Festival 2024 (LA)

Underground 420 Festival 2024 Tickets, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM | Eventbrite

Did the lord smoke? No, he did not.

Drug abuse, whatever the drug (illegal or legal) is not likely to be in keeping with the Buddha's advice and the Five Precepts, the following of which means abstaining from intoxicants that occasion heedlessness.

What is heedlessness? Most simply put, it is violating the other four precepts. One would not kill, not steal, not engage in sexual misconduct, or bear false witness (speak harshly, lie, or idly chit chat), but one would when intoxicated.

Did the dinos? Yes, probably.

Therefore, intoxication can be seen to be harmful, perhaps the most harmful, of these precepts to violate.

If one sees in oneself that one behaves in virtuous ways and conducts oneself with restraint -- except when intoxicated on alcohol or any other substance, then one would be wise to avoid it.

This is true no matter if society is encouraging it, peers are pressuring for the use of it, or the culture is permissive of its use. It's our karma, not theirs. They are doing wrong promoting harmful things, but we will be the one to pay for it if we partake, think lightly of doing so, or fail to abstain from it.

• Underground 420 Festival, Los Angeles

What does "getting wasted" mean?

Moreover, there are two kinds of high, two kinds of substances, but our language choice treats it all as one thing. We say we're "high" when we mean two opposite things.

Dude, I'm straight. I just grow it for hemp seed.

Whether we obtund our consciousness, smash it, obliterate it, cause illusions, distorted views, or misperceptions or intend to expand consciousness, reach for reality, for Truth, for right view, disillusionment, psychic visions, or seeing the world as it really is (with DMT the Spirit Molecule, bufo, iboga, kambo, ketamine, microdosing with magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, peyote, LSD, MDMA, or sacred plants, barks, and vines), we refer to both as "getting wasted." It's misleading, putting rotten sugar (alcohol) abuse on par with a sacred shamanic journey to healing or insight.

Are we feeding our dopamine jones or building up serotonin, chasing a thrill or getting real chill?

Do what you do, for that is your karma. Be careful what you intend, for that colors your karma (deed, action) and determines how the results (vipaka and phala) will arrive, unwished for and costly or welcome and profitable.

• DETAILS: Underground 420 Festival 4/20/24, 5:35 PM

Remember when Homer smoked, flew, saw rainbows, cut himself shaving?

• Dhr. Seven, Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Ashley Wells, Wisdom Quarterly

Be Quiet Youth Group: Mindfulness Meetup

Amber Larson, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Thai Forest Tradition monastics, Australia

The "Be Quiet" group are young mindfulness enthusiasts aged 18-35 who meet once a month with a Buddhist monk or nun to practice and have inspiring discussions inspired by Buddhist teachings, while being inclusive of everyone’s spiritual practices. No registration required.

• When: 1st Saturday of the month (except during the Rains Retreat)
• Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
• Where: Dhammaloka City Centre,
• 18 Nanson Way, Nollamara, Australia
• Contact: facebook.com/groups/bequietperth
• Eventbrite.com.au/e/be-quiet-mindfulness-meet-up-tickets-247169449477
• bequiet@bswa.org

Science: 9 biblical events that happened?

• The return of the biblical Nephilim (giants) -- with redheaded, six-fingered specimen killed by U.S. military in Afghanistan -- and vapor canopy like Archaix talks about (TommyTruthful.com)

The Jimmy Dore Show (video)

Host Aaron Mate, Mike MacRae (comedic voice of Vince Vaughn), co-host Kurt Metzger (The Jimmy Dore Show); Pfc. Sandoval, Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

• Veterans for Peace
• CODE PINK: Women for Peace
• Jewish Voice for Peace

Not only Uncle Joe Biden (Mike MacRae) but actor Vince Vaughn calls in.

Free: Virtual LOLLAPALOOZA (live-ish)

Lollapalooza (YouTube) 7/30-8/1/20; WTVO WQRF News, Chicago; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly

Virtual Lollapalooza: Lolla2020

• Remember not to shop for official 2020 merch

FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE

5:00 pm: Tenacious D (2019), Gunna (2019)

5:20 pm: Ana Cristina Cash & John Carter Cash

5:35 pm: Gus Dapperton

5:40 pm: Jac Ross, Wynne, Royal & The Serpent

6:05 pm: The Era Footwork Crew

6:10 pm: mxmtoon Live From Toyota Music Den

6:30 pm: Kind Heaven Orchestra

6:40 pm: Lars Ulrich

6:45 pm: Metallica (2015), Lupe Fiasco (2008)

7:10 pm: The Ivy, LADIPOE, Cults, SHAED

7:40 pm: Chicago Bulls Presents: Polo G, J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae

8:00 pm: Kehlani (2016), The Cure (2013)

8:15 pm: What Shapes Us: Marc Rebillet

8:25 pm: Marc Rebillet, The Front Bottoms, Milky Chance

9:05 pm: Salesforce’s Make Change: LL COOL J Presents The Art of MCing

9:20 pm: Chuck D

9:25 pm: Chance The Rapper (Headline Set 2017)

10:45 pm: Mark Bowen from IDLES, Elohim

11:15 pm: Alison Wonderland (Live Set)

11:25 pm: YehMe2

11:45 pm: G Jones B2B Eprom

12:05 am: ZHU presents Coral.PINK

All times CDT (Chicago time). All times approximate and subject to change.

Insight Los Angeles: What's a "Buddha"?

Trudy Goodman; Dhr. Seven, Crystal Quintero, Ananda M., Wisdom Quarterly

“Suppose there is someone who lives very mindfully…She comes home, goes out, stands, sits, speaks, chops vegetables, washes pots, carries out all the activities in daily life in mindfulness and concentration. In all of her actions of body, speech, and mind she shines the light of mindfulness. When others encounter her, they are able to get in touch with that mindfulness, and they are influenced by it. Touched by the light of her mindfulness, the seed of mindfulness in their own consciousness begins to sprout, and naturally they also begin to cultivate mindfulness in their activities as she does. This is a true miracle that any one of us can realize.   The light of mindfulness of those around us, a brother or sister, parent or teacher, partner, or spouse—shines out onto us, and thanks to that we also begin to cultivate mindfulness and shine it out towards others. What is a Buddha? A Buddha is nothing other than the light of mindfulness, and that light, wherever it shines, is able to show us the wonderful truth, the ultimate dimension of whatever it illuminates. Those who are touched by the light of mindfulness in turn shine the light of their mindfulness upon other people and objects…When we live mindfully we shine that light broadly all around us and help others get in touch with and shine their light of mindfulness as well.   Our one small, ordinary life does matter. Our way of being has an effect on our situation, our environment, and the lives of all those around us; we have the capacity to affect many beings and lives. When we light the lamp of mindfulness within ourselves and let it shine, everyone around us will also benefit. In community (sangha) life, if even one person has mindfulness, the light of that mindfulness benefits the entire community. One person gives rise to mindfulness, and then the light of that mindfulness touches another person, and their mindfulness illuminates another, and so on…In this way, we can create a world of light right here on Earth.”   This is from Opening the Heart of the Cosmos, by Thich Nhat Hanh Love from vacation, Trudy

• InsightLA (programs@insightla.org)
• 1440 Olympic Blvd.
• Santa Monica, CA 90404
• (310) 450-1821

Nomi Prins with Greg Palast (live May 5th)

KPFK.org/calendar; Greg Palast; Ashley Wells, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Pacifica Radio Los Angeles (KPFK 90.7 FM) presents an evening with Nomi Prins hosted by Greg Palast, the award-winning investigative journalist, author, and creator of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy.

This is a celebration of the California release of her new book Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World. Nomi and Greg will be joined on stage by other luminaries.

Publishers Weekly praises the book as an “unflinching, troubling exposé...not for the faint of heart.” Kirkus Reviews calls it “a sharp-edged critique of the hegemony of central banks over the world's economies.”

This expertly written, fabulously approachable, and very readable book has already garnered exceptional reviews by visionaries and groundbreaking experts such as:

• Jeremy Scahill
• David Cay Johnston
• Paul Craig Roberts
• James Rickards
• Danielle DiMartino
• Ralph Nader.

Steal Back Your Vote (Greg Palast)

Sponsored by KPFK, TruthDig, and Women Occupy Hollywood, the night includes an hour-long interview with Nomi .

There is also a live musical performance by Danny McGaw and his band, showcasing his composition "You & Me," the companion song to Collusion among other songs from his upcoming album.

Get a signed book, personal photo opportunity, preferred seating, food, drink and a Cinco de Mayo tasting courtesy of Mario Lozano of Señor Artesano.

• May 5, 2018
• More information
• Purchase tickets

BOOK: Former Wall Street insider Nomi Prins shows how the 2007-2008 financial crisis turbo-boosted the influence of central bankers and triggered a massive shift in the world order. Central banks and international institutions like the IMF (International Monetary Fund) have overstepped their traditional mandates by directing the flow of epic sums of fabricated money without any checks or balances. Now we have market manipulation and asset bubbles with government support. More

Our 2018 Buddhist Events and Retreats

Bhante, Yvonne, Dhr. Seven (buddhas4nobletruths@gmail.com), A. Wells, Wisdom Quarterly

The benefits of meditation can hardly be overstated. With consistent practice (steady and persistent effort, not overexerting, not under-exerting), the results are out of this world!

All of the following events and retreats are free, and all are welcome! These meditation retreats are planned in California (and New York) by various teachers from a trusted and verified lineage that includes enlightened teachers and teachers of teachers.

Learn more about our weekly events in Los Angeles at Dharma Meditation Initiative

2018 Events and Retreats

• January 26: Ven. Rahula | Flyer | Registration | English only @ Diamond Zen Center
• March 3-4: Ven. U Jāneyyācāra (confirmed) | Flyer | Registration | English & 中文 @ University of the West, Rosemead, Los Angeles
• More Schedule in New York Area
• April: Sayadaw U Aggañña (pending VISA) | Flyer | Registration | English & Tiếng Việt @ Big Bear Center
• May: Sayadaw U Tejinda (pending VISA) | Flyer | Registration | English & Tiếng Việt @ Big Bear Center
• July: Sayadaw U Paññānanda (pending VISA) | Flyer | Registration | English & Tiếng Việt @ TBD
• July: Sayadaw U Vimala (pending VISA) | Flyer | Registration | English & Tiếng Việt @ Big Bear Center
• August: Sayadaw Myat Pahtan (pending VISA) | Flyer | Registration | မြန်မာ & 中文 @ Azusa Temple
• November: Sayadaw U Puññānanda (pending VISA) | Flyer | Registration | 中文 & မြန်မ (Pending English & Tiếng Việt) @ Diamond Zen Center
• TBD: Na Uyana Sangha | Flyer | සිංහල, English & 中文 @ Diamond Zen Center
• TBD: Sayadaw U Kesarinda | Flyer | မြန်မာ, English & 中文 @ TBD

Group Sits

Group sits are held on the first and third Saturday mornings of the month in Rowland Heights (starting in April 2018).

 

Group sits every Sunday at Cula Vihara in Garden Grove, California. Contact Sister Nancy @ (949) 742-4174 ahead of time if you plan on attending.

 

Retreats Abroad

(Various monasteries; links and info updated periodically)

• Pa Auk Mawlamyine
• Na Uyana Monasteries
• Pa Auk Taiwandipa
• Pa Auk Maymyo
• Pa Auk Heho Branch
• Brahma Vihara
• Dhammika

Dharma Talks and Books

(Links and uploads under construction)

• Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw | English | 中文
• Sayadaw U Revata
• Sayadaw U Mahinda | 中文 | 開示MP3
• Sayadaw U Janakābhivaṃsa​ | more sutras
• Sayadaw U Puññānanda | 中文 (有聲書 MP3)
• Maha Thero Rērukānē Candavimala | English | 中文

5D Events, Las Vegas (Oct. 20-22, 2017)

5Devents.com; Pat Macpherson, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Alchemy Events (5D Events) is co-creating a new humanity movement.

Las Vegas welcomes 5D Events

"The Pioneers in Consciousness, Science, and Space Research"

Apolla Asteria MC (Mistress of Ceremonies)

Welcome to the 16th consciousness event: International Symposium of Quantum Consciousness and Healing.

This event is about quantum consciousness and healing. It is an amazing and EPIC 3-DAY EVENT with over 40 amazing speakers, 100 lectures, workshops, panels, exhibits, documentary film, music, and a dinner banquet.

The EXPO is for for public visits, with four events or speakers running at the same time. The Saturday night dinner banquet is in honor of Jordan Maxwell.

• When: Oct. 20-21-22, 2017, 8:00 AM-11:00 PM DAILY
• Where: Alexis Park All Suite Resort 375 East Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89169 (in front of the Hard Rock Café, behind the Strip). Hotel Website: alexispark.com
• FREE panels, films, workshops with General Admission

AMAZING SPEAKERS

Whistle blower Andy Basiago (Project Pegasus)

US Government Time Traveler Andrew D. Basiago; Luigi Muscas, Dr. Sam Osmanagich (Bosnian Pyramid), Dr. Scott R. Werner, Dr. Jere Rivera Dugenio, Dr. Nick Delgado, Richard Gordon, Jordan Maxwell, Saeed David Farman, Clyde Lewis, Riana Milne, Art Giser, Larry Dean Hunter (Egypt), Maureen J. St. Germain, Faye Kitariev, Dr. Margaret Rogers Van Coops, Andrei Knight PhD, Sheila Z Stirling PhD, Tyler Odysseus, Tracy Repchuk, Edwin Harkness Spina, Tamra Oviatt, Logan Jayson Piette, Harijiwan, Cosmin Mahadev Singh, Peter Sterling, Samuel Kiwasz, Ronja Vieth PhD, Caroline Cory, Brad Olsen, Abby Namazi, Tom Paladino, Sel Sarkin, Alana Marie, Eileen Meyer, Aurora Buchanan, Anara Whitebear, Chris Katsaropoulos, and Alan Bedian.

Send loving (metta), healing energy to anyone: here's how!

TOPICS: Quantum Consciousness, Quantum Healing, Energy Healing, Plasma Technology in Space and Medicine, Scalar Energy, Protecting the Oceans, Sea Shepherds, Secrets of Pyramids, Human Origins, Space, ET contact, Mastery in Business, Love and Relationships, plus many more topics.